The NFL decided to suspended New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady Monday afternoon for the first four games of the 2015 season for his involvement in the deflation of the footballs prior to last year’s AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts and that will likely result in backup quart back Jimmy Garoppolo making his first career start in the 2015 Thursday night regular-season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
That game will also serve as the first as an NFL defensive coordinator for Keith Butler, who the team promoted from linebackers coach after Dick LeBeau re-signed following the 2014 season.